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Available from 15
August 2001, this 'software-as-a-service' proposition allows
business users to spread their software licensing costs over a
period of time, giving companies faster and easier access to
world-class software solutions at a fraction of the initial upfront
cost. This innovative pricing model is the first such programme to
be implemented in the region by Microsoft through local partners
such as StarHub Internet.

StarHub Internet's
leased line and ISDN customers who purchase the Standard or
Professional packages will enjoy a low 30% down payment with six
monthly instalments. For example, a customer buying an Office XP
Standard package costing $800 will only need to make a first payment
of $333.30 (30% down-payment plus the first instalment), followed by
the next five monthly payments of $93.30. All customers will be
billed through their existing StarHub Internet accounts.

StarHub Internet today
also revealed the price packages for SharePoint Team Services which
starts from a monthly subscription of $27.90 for one user license,
Site Administration Tool and 50Mb file storage. It was appointed the
first official Web Presence Provider for Microsoft in Singapore and
will provide the hosting facility enabling SharePoint Team Services
in Singapore.

A collaborative
service under Office XP and FrontPage 2000, SharePoint Team Services
gives users access to a ready-template website that allows team
members to quickly create or contribute to team or project websites
- sharing documents, calendars, announcements, updates and other postings.

"Through our
partnership with Microsoft, we have been able to lower the entry
barrier for companies who want to take advantage of the many
collaborative tools that Office XP offers. SMEs and SOHOs in
particular will find this 'pay-as-you-use' pricing plan a more
cost-effective and financially manageable plan than having to deal
with the cost upfront," said Mr Kyong Yu, General Manager,
StarHub Internet.

Said Mr Haresh Ram,
Group Product Manager at Microsoft Singapore, "The new
Microsoft suite of Office products and services boasts many new
features which enhance the new and improved user experiences. The
partnership with StarHub Internet is a win-win relationship. It will
add a lot of value to customers who are working to deliver fast and
efficient collaborative communication between different parties. On
top of that, this partnership is now able to offer a cost-effective
option in terms of smaller investment upfront."

These innovative
packages were made possible through a joint collaboration between
StarHub Internet and Microsoft Singapore announced in June 2001 at
the launch of Office XP. The two companies are working closely to
roll out a series of marketing bundles and promotions of software
and Internet services.

Customers can register
their interest for the Office XP and FrontPage 2000 bundles from
today by calling StarHub Internet's Business Customer Hotline Tel:
825 7500 or log on to StarHub Internet's website atwww.starhub.net.sgfor more information.